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speedbird
·It's posts like this that make me want to go out and get another Sub. I'm more of a GMT boy these days but the no-nonsense lines of the 5513 do make me want one
First Rolex - 5513 Sub
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hendra324
·nice sub no date
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blubarb
··I might rise, but I refuse to shine.S-T-U-N-N-E-R!!! One of the best examples I've seen for a long time. Great pic as well. OMG my pocket is itching! Come on...the good oil...how did you track it down and capture it?
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sohail
·Basically I am an omega person but in love with 5513. Nice piece
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Delbok
·Fabulous !! I have been looking for one in such conditions but prices have been completely crazy for this reference...
How long did it took you to find it ?
How long did it took you to find it ?
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Pucciowitz
·One of my favorites... congrats!
The Rolex old course is still the best one...
The Rolex old course is still the best one...
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Thorbob
·Thanks for all the great feedback guys! I got the watch from http://www.hqmilton.com/. Awesome guys; if they don't have it, they will find it!
Thor
Thor
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negnoodles
·Real beauty, have fun with it
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initialjh
·Having lusted for a classic 2 line Sub for a very long time, I finally decided on a nice and clean '68 (23***** series) 5513 Submariner. Its also my first Rolex, and I am still in awe over the classic lines of this watch. In short, now I see what all the fuss is about
I find it looks great on a bracelet, but equally at home on a nice NATO; leather or nylon. And just to prove it, I'll hit you all with an avalanche of pictures
And wearing some excellent Crown and Buckle NATO straps:
Apologies for all the pictures, I do tend to get carried away!
Thor
This really is a beautiful example!
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kflo
·lovely watch with some nice wrist bands.
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petereoin
·Very nice 5513, original twinlock crown and what appears to be a superdome and period correct insert.
My only other observation is that it is a feet first dial and would have expected for a '68 to be meters first.
I know this was a transition period for Rolex from 1.9mil to 2.3 (could be later) where they were moving from meters first to feet (marketing decision)
My only other observation is that it is a feet first dial and would have expected for a '68 to be meters first.
I know this was a transition period for Rolex from 1.9mil to 2.3 (could be later) where they were moving from meters first to feet (marketing decision)
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Thorbob
·Very nice 5513, original twinlock crown and what appears to be a superdome and period correct insert.
My only other observation is that it is a feet first dial and would have expected for a '68 to be meters first.
I know this was a transition period for Rolex from 1.9mil to 2.3 (could be later) where they were moving from meters first to feet (marketing decision)
Thank you! I did quite a bit if checking prior to pulling the trigger, and from what I found the 2.3-series is consistant with the transition to the "feet first". But as you noted, around that time it could go either way it seems!
Thor
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hugo
·Nice start. Beautiful one
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michaelmc
·Great watches those early subs, Jacek and Scott are first class. congrats
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blubarb
··I might rise, but I refuse to shine.She's a real beaut for sure, mate. Congrats!
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Brench
·almost perfect!
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wareagle35
·Gorgeous watch
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Audley Yung
·Love this so much more than the current Submariner which has way too much bling factor.
